Brazilian Fish
Artistic Illustration
Brazilian Fish is a flavorful dish typically made with fresh fish, seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs, and often cooked until tender. It provides a nutritious protein source, offering 11.01g of protein per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Brazilian Fish
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Brazilian Fish shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Brazilian Fish is a vibrant and aromatic dish, combining fresh fish with a medley of spices and herbs, perfect for a nutritious and flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 lb white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, sliced
- •1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 cup coconut milk
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1 tbsp lime juice
- •to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- 3In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4Add the coconut milk to the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 5Nestle the seasoned fish fillets into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- 6Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 7Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
Embed on Your Site
School administrators, dieticians, and partners — embed live info for Brazilian Fish on your website. Customize the options and copy the snippet.
<script async src="https://healthyheartcrm.com/embed/menu-item-widget.js?slug=brazilian-fish"></script>Free to embed. Updates automatically when our dieticians revise the nutrition data.
Similar Meat/Meat Alt Items
About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.